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News from Indianapolis:

+ The NCAA has sent out a memo to schools informing them that “if a state law permits certain institutional action and NCAA legislation prohibits the same action, institutions must follow NCAA legislation.” In an FAQ section of the memo, the NCAA argues: “NCAA rules are adopted by member schools. It is not fair to those schools who follow the rules to not enforce rules against those who choose not to do so. Schools who do not like the application of a particular rule should work through the NCAA governance process to change the rule. Unless and until the membership changes a particular rule, all schools, as part of a voluntary membership, are required to comply.” (link); USA Today’s Wolken calls the NCAA’s memo regarding adherence to its NIL regulations above state laws “common sense,” adding: “Regulating how schools interact with booster collectives strikes me more as a competitive issue not a rights issue. That’s the NCAA’s neighborhood, not any legislature’s. … We have seen enough from the NCAA over the last three years to realize it has no shot of regulating, investigating, or enforcing anything with regard to NIL. And, if the NCAA does try to take a school to task, the threat of litigation will prompt an instant backtrack.” Wolken goes on to note “The final play for new NCAA president Charlie Baker may essentially be going back to Congress once again after years of failing to get an NCAA-friendly bill to the floor and saying, ‘Hey, we tried to do this ourselves. We can’t. You are the only ones that can save us.’” On that front, Woken is skeptical, “Coming up with a bill that satisfies lawmakers from both parties and can get 60 votes in an evenly divided Senate seems impossible,” particularly with the general election cycle looming. (link)

+ The DI Council has approved two DI membership requirements focused on health and safety. The first will require all DI schools to establish policies and procedures to empower athletics health care administrators with authority to oversee a school's athletics health care. The second mandates that all DI schools attest at least once every four years that they are completing a comprehensive review of the school's support services for mental and physical health, safety and athletics performance. More. (link)

+ Check out more changes from NCAA HQ here. (link)

Averett AD Stevens sits down with D3.ticker/Connect’s Grassi at the 2023 NACDA Convention to dive into the Cougars’ culture, her unique fundraising approach, key industry issues and more. Stevens says the “One Team” culture manifests itself in the fundraising approach: “The first thing I asked our president to be able to do was that our coaches were no longer allowed to fundraise for their own programs. … Those coaches that are good at fundraising, that's great, but why should those student-athletes have a better experience because their coach happens to be better and at the Division III level and at Averett I knew chances are I'm going to hire first-time head coaches. I'm not hiring a fundraiser, I'm the fundraiser. I'm hiring them to recruit, retain, win, track academics, right, like their job should be students and actually if we make their primary job students and coaching and recruiting and retaining, that is money in itself. Now if I can create an equal playing field, but an equitable playing field across all teams, imagine the culture shift on a college campus.” With the myriad of challenges facing athletics and higher ed, Stevens points to how Averett has been proactive as a positive, with athletics doubling in size over the last decade, the addition of new academic and co-curricular programs, evaluating the needs of prospective students and parents and unique business opportunities with the university running the fixed base operations for the regional airport. Check out the full conversation only on Connect. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Hobart and William Smith installed a turf surface and three-lane track at Boswell Field at a cost of $970K. (link)

+ Wisconsin-Stevens Point will move from Under Armour to Nike as part of its extended partnership with BSN Sports through 2027-28. (link)

+ Babson revamps its website through its partnership with SIDEARM Sports. (link)

+ Goucher unveils its new website, with the assist from PrestoSports. (link)

+ Spry is offering DIII schools its SpryConnect platform for free for the 2023-24 academic year. Find out more. (link)

Greensboro taps former Elizabeth City State (DII) WBB HC Prince as HC. Pride AD Strable: “Coach Prince's success in basketball, serving in a variety of roles, is reflective of her record-setting performances playing at Crest High School followed by contributing to three ACC championships and a pair of NCAA Sweet Sixteen's at UNC-Chapel Hill.  Playing under Hall of Fame coach Sylvia Hatchell gave her a great launching pad into coaching.” (link)

Misericordia WBB HC/Coordinator of Athletics Facilities Rhine is no longer after serving on staff. (link)

Mitchell selects Central Connecticut State (DI) WBB AC Wilson as HC. Mariners AD Finlayson: “Ashley's basketball acumen will serve the program well and her leadership will be an asset for Mitchell College. We believe that she will build great relationships with our student-athletes and be able to recruit in a climate that is always changing.” (link)

Valley Forge names John Jay WBB Assoc. HC Taylor as HC. Patriots AD and former HC LeVan: “She comes to us with 5 years of assistant coaching in the NCAA Division III realm where she oversaw the team defense and climbed the ranks to associate head coach. Throughout the interview process it was evident that Coach Taylor lives out our mission and is ready to take the helm as head coach.” (link)

People & Places:

+ Bethel (MN) Asst. AD for Event Management & Facilities Fregeau is no longer in the position. (link)

+ Mississippi U for Women Softball HC Assistant AD/Softball HC Foster relinquishes coaching duties; AC Oldham appointed as interim HC. (link) AG, he was technically moved from part-time Asst AD to full-time, so you could move this up

+ NYU WSOC HC Canning appears to have transitioned to a new role as Asst. AD for Strategic Initiatives and Student Development. (link)

+ Belhaven welcomes back alumnus and former Southeastern Louisiana (DIII) Baseball Associate HC Gipson as HC. (link)

+ Buena Vista removes the interim tag from Softball HC Richardson. (link) 

+ Centenary (NJ) names high school HC Sbriscia as its first Women’s Wrestling HC. (link)

+ Rivier names Worcester State Field Hockey HC Sutherland to the same role with the Raiders. (link)

+ Sarah Lawrence taps Manhattan (DI) XC/T&F AC Diliberto as XC HC. (link)

+ St. Joseph’s (NY) selects former Queens (NY) (DII) student-athlete Bay as XC HC. (link)

+ St. Thomas (TX) promotes T&F AC Wright to HC. (link)

+ Trine taps Frostburg State (DII) A&T AC Harris as HC. (link)

+ UMass Boston names Occidental WLAX HC Khin as the Beacons inaugural leader. (link)

+ University of New England Women’s Ice Hockey HC Venditti has stepped down for personal reasons. (link)

+ Virginia Wesleyan Director of XC/T&F Alexander heads to Vanderbilt (DI) as Women’s T&F AC. (link)

+ Westfield State names prep coach Branscomb as Cheerleading HC. (link)

+ Wilson Baseball HC Poss departs for an AC position at Maryland (DI). (link)

+ Worcester State Men's Ice Hockey HC Deraney steps down and promotes AC Punsky as successor. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Manhattanville names former Rhode Island College President Sanchez as its 15th, and first Latino, president. (link)

+ Virginia Wesleyan launches a new tuition program called Coastal Advantage that will cover all but $2,500 for qualifying students who live within a 30- to 40-mile radius of campus. (link)

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(NEW!) Deputy Director of Athletics (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): Will serve as member of Division of Athletics Leadership Team. Functions as the athletic department’s Title IX designee. In the absence of the Director of Athletics, leads the department. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Head Softball Coach (Linfield University / McMinnville, OR): A .83 full-time position with both coaching and administrative duties that include the administration of daily softball operations, recruiting, team training, practice organization, scouting, etc. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Operations and Facilities Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Athletic Operations and Facilities Coordinator reports to the Athletic Director and supervises two student Interns and seven to twelve student workers during the school year. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Compliance Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Compliance Coordinator is a full-time professional that will be responsible for the strict compliance of the athletic department to the NCAA and RMAC rules and policies. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Jr Mountaineer Camp Director (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The position is responsible for assisting in all operations of the Women’s Soccer Program. The assistant coach will also be the Jr Mountaineer Camp Director throughout the summer months. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student-athletes for an NCAA Division I women's soccer program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, assessment and treatment of athletic-related injuries for our 18 sports and 500+ varsity student-athletes. Reports to the AD. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics Facilities (Marquette University / Milwaukee, WI): The position will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks and functions to assist in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the Facility & Event Management unit for Marquette Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine (The George Washington University / Washington, DC): The Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine will oversee the athletic training staff and daily operations of the Athletic Training Rooms. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Administration (HR Title: Executive Assistant Senior) (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Independently plans, directs & performs advanced, diversified, & confidential administrative activities & projects for AD, manages HR, hosts a variety of external populations, & member of Exec team. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Student Athlete Success & Compliance (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): Responsible for all areas of eligibility and compliance for NCAA membership as well as programs and support for SA engagement and success. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Anticipated start date is August 2023. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (UT Dallas / Richardson, TX): The position supports and complies with the mission of the athletics department in the development and successful administration of a competitive intercollegiate men's basketball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Keiser University / West Palm Beach, FL): Keiser University is looking for a FT Assistant Athletic Trainer to join one of the top athletic departments in the country. Sport assignment will be determined based on the candidate's experience. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Athletics Digital Media and Communications Coordinator (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Develop and implement a comprehensive digital media, communications, and marketing strategy, including website, social media, video, and content creation for Forester Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (part-time) (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): This position offers the opportunity to assist the head coach with a wide variety of coaching duties to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Forester women's basketball program. More details HERE.

Director of Public Relations (Bowl Season / remote): The Bowl Season Director of Public Relations will assist in all aspects of managing the college football bowl system focusing specifically on all public relations initiatives. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Development (University of Texas Arlington / Arlington, TX): Execute a comprehensive giving strategy for and develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy and plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal giving donors for UTA (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Internal & External Affairs (Western Connecticut State University / Danbury, CT): Associate Director Internal External Affairs assist with all aspects of fundraising, contest management, supervision. BA/S. Four years of experience working in athletics. To apply, e-mail: hrpositions@wcsu.edu

Head Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Western’s Men & Women Track & Field program. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): Full-time coaching position, competitive pay and benefits. Instruction, recruiting, budgeting, development, fundraising, and organization for the women's basketball team at Kalamazoo College. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): Full-time coaching position, competitive pay and benefits. Instruction, recruiting, budgeting, development, fundraising, and organization for the women's volleyball team at Kalamazoo College. More details HERE.

Director of Golf (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): Full-time coaching position, including administrative duties. Instruction, recruiting, budgeting, development, fundraising, and organization for the men's and women's golf teams at Kalamazoo College. More details HERE.

Men's & Women's Diving Coach/Assistant Director of Aquatics (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assist the Head Men's/Women's Swimming & Diving Coach in all aspects of coaching and teaching for an NCAA Division III sport program. Teach and coach student athletes, recruit. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III soccer program. More details HERE.

Video Coordinator, Women's Basketball (Duke University / Durham, NC): The Video Coordinator is responsible for all video needs related to the Duke Women’s Basketball program including scouting video, all video filming and breakdown for practices and games. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Track and Field Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): Seeking applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for our Head Track and Field Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletics External Affairs (Oklahoma City University / Oklahoma City, OK): New full-time position responsible for ticket sales, marketing and promotions, coordinating special events and assisting with sponsorships, development, graphic design and media relations activities (NAIA) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Services (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): This position will be responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation, and monitoring all aspects of the NCAA Division I athletics compliance program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Operations (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the ticket office, game day management, and all aspects associated with the successful administration of the SDSU Athletic Ticket Office. (DI) More details HERE.

Softball Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Coach has the responsibility for the overall development and maintenance of the University Softball Program which is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Presidents' Athletics Conference. More details HERE.

Executive Director, CUNY Athletic Conference (University Assistant Administrator) 26592 (City University of New York / New York, NY): Seeking a full-time athletics leader with strategic management skills, strong commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience, oversee long-term strategy, & daily management of the Conference. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) / Springfield, IL): Develops, manages, implements, and advances competitive intercollegiate baseball program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA DII and GLVC. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's/Women's Bowling (Lourdes University / Sylvania, OH): Full Time position responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student athletes, monitoring academic development and on-going recruitment. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): Full-time coaching position, including administration, organization, instruction, development, fundraising, and management of the university’s Women’s Golf Program. (DII) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Communication & Compliance (Western Connecticut State University / Danbury, CT): Associate Director for Sports Communication Compliance. Media, PR, compliance; maintaining all statistical records. Four years of experience in athletic administration, preferably in higher education. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full time (37.5 hours per week), year-round (12 months per year), exempt, benefits-eligible Assistant Athletic Trainer opportunity. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Senior leadership/management position requiring the ability to supervise, lead, and provide strategic direction and oversight for the execution of day-to-day operations of varsity athletics programs. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and Strategic Initiatives (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): Serve as a member of the Athletics senior leadership team and assist with overall strategic direction for an expanding department. Oversee departmental units and designated sports. (DII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director Business Operations (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Primary duties are financial planning & reporting, budget oversight & liaison to Univ. budget office. Works with coaches/staff to ensure fiscal integrity, adherence to NCAA rules & budget management. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Bowling (Lincoln Memorial University / Harrogate, TN): The bowling director manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling. Planning all travel related to recruiting and away tournaments. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Reporting to the Athletic Director, the responsibilities include but are not limited to all aspects of coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, and budget management. For complete ad see website. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate AD, Strategic Communications (Cal Poly / San Luis Obispo, CA): The Assistant/Associate AD, Strategic Communications will be responsible for the development of strategic communications and elevating the profile of Cal Poly Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): This position is responsible for various aspects of the program, such as recruiting, player development, scheduling opponents, fundraising, strength & conditioning, etc. (DII) More details HERE.

Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Advancement and Administration (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley / Edinburg, TX): Currently undergoing $85M in athletics capital projects (including Division I FCS Football), this position oversees development programs to support the department’s growth and record-setting momentum. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Advancement, Division of Athletics (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Manage a portfolio of major donors/prospects to solicit gifts of $50,000+ in support of CatholicU Athletics' priorities. Partner directly w/ Athletic Director; report directly to Univ. Advancement. More details HERE.

Facilities and Events Coordinator (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of all athletic facilities and events. St. Edward's supports 11 competitive NCAA DII programs in Austin, Tx - the live music capital of the world. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications to our full-time (at least 37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Assistant Director of Athletic Communications opportunity. More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (Macalester Baseball / St. Paul. MN): This full-time position is a recruiting coordinator/assistant coaching position Includes salary and benefits. Applicants with interest and experience in technology are preferred. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions (The Citadel-The Military College of South Carolina / Charleston, SC): Responsible for the managing, marketing and promotional efforts of Citadel Athletics, to include using extensive marketing and promotional strategies to generate and increase interest and excitement. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Golf Coach and Instructor in Physical Education (Middlebury College / Middlebury, VT): The head coach is responsible for the administration of all phases of the men’s golf program. This is a full time, salaried, benefits eligible position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach and Instructor in Physical Education (Middlebury College / Middlebury, VT): The head coach is responsible for the administration of all phases of the Women’s golf program. This is a full time, salaried, benefits eligible position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. More details HERE.

Women's and Men's Asst. Swimming & Diving Coach/Communications, Promotions & Marketing Asst. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Full-time, 10 month position. Duties include coaching, recruiting, administrative work, and tasks under communications, promotions and marketing. 2-4 coaching experience preferred, bachelors required. More details HERE.

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Temporary academic year position involved in recruiting, film editing & review, game planning, drills, workouts, operations, etc. $13.80/hr, may be renewed in successive years. More details HERE.

Student-Athlete Development and Experience Coordinator (Washington University in St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): This position plays a crucial role in our Center of Excellence, which provides a holistic approach to student-athlete support and development. This is full-time, 12-month, and has terrific benefits. More details HERE.

Manager of Football Video/Digital Production (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): This position is responsible for the production of original creative video and daily management of the on-field analytical video needs (practice and games) for a Division I FCS football program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations (Mercer University / Macon, GA): Lead the Media Relations department in strategic communications that positively impacts and elevates the Mercer Athletic brand. Also, overseeing the day-to-day publicity of athletic programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): ESU currently has two vacant positions within our Intercollegiate Athletics department: Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer and a Junior Assistant Athletic Trainer, full-time, with benefits. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (Elmhurst University / Elmhurst, IL): Elmhurst University is accepting applications for Head Baseball Coach. Elmhurst competes in the highly competitive CCIW and we are looking for an energetic and driven individual to lead our program. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletic Director (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): Assist the Director of Athletics in providing strategic direction for the athletic department and has oversight in the absence of the Athletic Director. Supervise assigned sport programs and units. More details HERE.

Chief of Staff - Director of Football Operations (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): Serve as primary point of contact for both internal and external operational functions of the football program including scheduling, budget, travel, fundraising, and community outreach. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for overseeing all duties associated with running a competitive DIII ice hockey program. Additional responsibilities include game management and hiring & management of student-workers. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): Responsible for the overall athletic program and will report to the President. Oversee athletic personnel, budgets, departmental operations, and fundraising efforts. (DII) More details HERE.

Leadership Giving Officer, Athletics (Stony Brook University / Stony Brook, NY): Manage a portfolio of lead annual donors and prospects, soliciting gift commitments of $5,000 or more supporting Stony Brook Athletics' fundraising priorities. (DI) More details HERE.

Track and Field Assistant Coach (Adrian College / Adrian, MI): Adrian College is searching for a dynamic and energetic individual to assist the Director of Track and Field in Horizontal Jumps and coordinate recruiting efforts for Track and Field. More details HERE.

NCAA Softball Assistant Coach & Club Softball Head Coach (Adrian College / Adrian, MI): Adrian College is looking for a driven and self-motivated individual to assist the NCAA Softball program and lead the NSCA Club Softball program. More details HERE.

NCAA Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach/Club Volleyball Head Coach (Adrian College / Adrian, MI): Adrian College is looking for a driven coach ready to learn and lead in this dual position. You will assist the NCAA Women's team and lead your own Club program at Adrian College. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Video Productions (Tarleton State University / Stephenville, TX): This position will be responsible for all aspects of television and streaming video broadcasts of home sporting events, video conferences, and other skill-specific tasks. (DI) More details HERE.

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